Our weekly pick of the playoff bracket includes the Power 5 unbeatens, leaving the final spot to Oklahoma – with Ohio State and Georgia just missing.
Author: George Schroeder, USA TODAY
Time to root for College Football Playoff chaos if you want change to system
The college football season has been mostly unsurprising. But as we reach the final weekend, it’s time to root for the unexpected in the playoff race.
Is Alabama in playoff even with SEC championship loss? Decision might not be easy
The hot debate is Oklahoma vs. Ohio State. But the playoff committee might have a more difficult decision: If Alabama loses, does it still get in?
Mack Brown returning for second tenure at North Carolina
Mack Brown will have a second opportunity to rebuild the North Carolina football program as the former coach was hired by the school.
Mack Brown in discussions with North Carolina about returning as football coach
Mack Brown talking with North Carolina about returning as the school’s football coach. His hiring would come 21 years after he left for Texas
College Football Playoff projection: Georgia ahead of Oklahoma, Ohio State … for now
There’s finally a shakeup in the College Football Playoff projection as Ohio State’s rout of Michigan opens up a spot –but who gets into the bracket?
Ohio State illustrates playoff committee’s failure to evolve its evaluation of offensive teams
Ohio State’s explosion shows College Football Playoff committee has it wrong: In evaluating incomplete teams — offenses rule, not defense
Despite giving up 56 points, Oklahoma’s defense made critical plays to beat West Virginia
Oklahoma’s defense gave up 56 points, but also made critical plays to help the Sooners beat West Virginia in shootout and reach Big 12 title game.
As painful college football season nears end, is Urban Meyer finished at Ohio State?
When Ohio State hosts Michigan, the stakes include Big Ten East title, a shot at the Big Ten championship and the Playoff, and Urban Meyer’s future.
Stuck at No. 8, Washington State piles up evidence to try to convince playoff skeptics
Stuck at No. 8 in the College Football Playoff Top 25, Washington State hopes to provide evidence to convince skeptics in the debate.